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The Hockey Hall of Fame says the overtime-winning puck from Jack Hughes's gold-medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics was donated to the museum and is not Hughes's property. The HHOF has the puck and another gold-winning puck on display, supported by signed paperwork, as Hughes had publicly requested the puck with plans to give it to his father.
USA Hockey stars Jack and Quinn Hughes and Hilary Knight discussed Milan Cortina’s gold runs on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, recounting their SNL cameo, Knight’s engagement, Knight’s torn MCL, Jack’s chipped tooth in the OT win, and their hopes to compete again in 2030, with Tom Brady in attendance cheering them on.
Jack Hughes’s overtime goal gave the U.S. men’s hockey team its first Olympic gold since 1980, prompting celebratory moments that soon collided with politics—from Kash Patel’s locker-room appearance to a White House invitation and a Trump joke about the women’s team that drew backlash. As the team celebrated in Milan and Miami, the White House visit and media fallout overshadowed the milestone, even as players reiterated their respect for the women’s team and carried the celebration onto SNL and other TV stages.
On SNL, host Connor Storrie saluted the U.S. women’s hockey team for Olympic gold, touching on the controversy sparked by the men’s team and a Trump invitation; Megan Keller and Hilary Knight joined the monologue to celebrate the win and remind viewers the medals belong to hockey fans.
In a candid interview, Bill Guerin details the pressure of selecting Team USA's Olympic roster, the elation of the 2-1 OT gold win, and the emphasis on unselfish teamwork and chemistry, which he believes could boost hockey’s popularity in the United States and shape future teams.
Jack Hughes and Megan Keller recount post-gold celebrations in Milan 2026, highlighting hugs, late-night cafeteria conversations, and a shared belief that Team USA’s men’s and women’s hockey teams were destined for gold.
After Team USA’s men’s hockey team beat Canada for gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Trump joked during a celebratory call about inviting the women’s team, prompting laughter that some players later described as inappropriate. Charlie McAvoy apologized, saying the moment didn’t reflect the team’s respect for the women’s squad, and goalie Jeremy Swayman urged they have handled it differently. Hilary Knight criticized the joke as distasteful, the women’s team had declined Trump’s invite, and the win marked the men’s first Olympic gold since 1980.
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy apologized for the U.S. men’s hockey team’s response to a Trump joke in a locker-room celebration after winning Olympic gold, saying the moment did not reflect their respect for the women’s team. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman also expressed regret for not reacting differently. The incident highlighted ongoing sensitivity around the women’s team’s achievements, which have added to the larger Olympic success story for the U.S. women’s program.
Jack Hughes returned to a boisterous New Jersey crowd to celebrate Team USA's Olympic gold, thanking his teammates, recalling the winning goal, and savoring the moment as a champion with Devils fans and USA Hockey.
Brock Nelson returned to the Colorado Avalanche after helping the United States win the 2026 Winter Olympics gold in men’s hockey, describing the moment as unforgettable, sharing emotional family moments, and addressing the criticism surrounding Team USA while noting he couldn’t attend the White House visit due to scheduling and family considerations, emphasizing pride in both the men’s and women’s teams.
Part 2 of Jodi Walker’s Winter Olympics recap catalogs a mix of whimsy and heartbreak: a dog unexpectedly finishes a cross-country race, Alysa Liu leads the U.S. women’s figure skating team to gold as part of the Alt, Gay, From New Jersey squad, Ilia Malinin salvages pride with a gala skate after rough results, and the U.S. men’s hockey team’s triumph over Canada is overshadowed by a post-win spectacle and political invites; Skimo is criticized as a flashy but exhausting new discipline, Canada stumbles in hockey finals, and the piece ends by lauding the women’s medals as a bright silver lining in the Games’ chaotic charm.
Johnny Gaudreau’s parents initially hesitated to attend USA Hockey’s invitation to watch the U.S. Olympics hockey semifinals and final in Milan, fearing an emotional toll while their late sons Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau are remembered; they ultimately traveled with family after daughter Katie urged them to go to honor the brothers. The U.S. won gold with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada, and the team honored the Gaudreaus by carrying a jersey with Johnny’s name and inviting Noa and Johnny Jr. onto the ice for the photo after the win. The brothers were killed in 2024 by a drunk driver, and the case remains in court.
The U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win Olympic gold in Milan-Cortina, drawing 20.7 million viewers across NBC platforms with a peak of 26 million, the most-watched pre-9 a.m. ET sporting event in U.S. history and NBC’s second-most watched hockey game ever. NBC reported 23.5 million U.S. viewers across all platforms for the Games, as Team USA won 12 gold medals—a Winter Games high and about a 96% increase from Beijing—with 15 days of the Olympics topping 20 million viewers.
Twenty of the 25 members of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will attend Tuesday’s State of the Union in Washington after being invited by President Trump following their gold-medal victory, with some players opting out due to upcoming games or personal schedules. Others, including Jake Oettinger and Kyle Connor, will not attend or have limited involvement, and several players are already traveling or preparing with their NHL teams. The White House visit followed a celebratory trip, and attendance decisions are being made on a per-player basis.
Jack and Quinn Hughes addressed the backlash surrounding the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team’s post-Olympic call with President Trump, defending their celebration and saying they’re proud of both the men’s and women’s teams. Trump invited the men to the State of the Union, while USA Hockey confirmed the women’s team couldn’t attend due to scheduling; players can decide individually about attendance as the NHL season continues.